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Champions League: Crucial win for Arsenal, so Wenger's job is safe... for now

Arsenal's French striker Yaya Sanogo (L) vies with Dortmund's German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan (R) during the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium in north London.Photo: AFP

Arsenal had a most unlikely hero to thank for their opening goal. Poor hapless YayaSanogo had never scored for the Gunners, despite being named as the lone striker in so many big games.

The sight of his name on the team sheet sent a chill through the supporters, but it took him only two minutes to open the scoring.

On the touchline, Wenger applauded jubilantly. His gamble had finally paid off.

Dortmund, and indeed the game itself, calmed down into a sedate ebb and flow with neither side looking likely to score until Alexis Sanchez slammed a second into the back of the net from range after the break.

Arsenal, quite against their present nature, closed the game out and sealed the victory. They will move to the last 16.